Leprechaun Snack Mix
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5
Leprechaun Snack Mix
Description
The Leprechaun Snack Mix features a coating of melted white chocolate and Andes baking chips enveloping Rice Chex and Lucky Charms cereals. The coated cereal is then tossed in powdered sugar inside a sealed bag to ensure even coverage. Adding the separated Lucky Charms marshmallows and green M&M's afterward preserves their texture and brings additional sweetness and color to the mix.
The snack mix combines the satisfying crunch of cereals with the creamy thickness of melted chocolate and a light dusting of sweetness. The addition of marshmallows introduces soft pockets in contrast, while the M&M's give punchy bursts of chocolate and vibrant green color, evoking a festive look.
This mix is ideal for serving immediately at parties or casual snacks and can be stored in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Involving children in separating the marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal can be a fun pre-snack activity.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 10 ounces baking chips Andes brand
- 3 ½ cups rice chex cereal
- 3 ½ cups Lucky Charms cereal cereal and marshmallows separated
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup M&M's green
Instructions
- Place white chocolate and Andes baking chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and then stir. Heat again for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Place Rice Chex and Lucky Charms cereal into a mixing bowl. Pour melted chocolate over cereal and mix until cereal is completely coated.
- Transfer coated cereal into a gallon-sized food storage bag. Pour powdered sugar into the bag and seal the top. Shake until the cereal is well coated in powdered sugar.
- Transfer the cereal to a serving bowl. Add the Lucky Charms marshmallows and green M&Ms to the cereal and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for later.
Notes
- Separating Lucky Charms cereal from marshmallows is a fun task for children and helps keep marshmallows from melting during coating.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve the crisp texture of the cereal mix.
- Serve this snack mix fresh for best texture and flavor experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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